Which of the following describes Stripe Elements?

• A. A back-end API for refunds.
• B. A logging tool for transactions.
• C. A set of prebuilt UI components for collecting and validating user information.
• D. A mobile app for merchant onboarding

Answer: (C)

Stripe Elements are prebuilt UI components you drop into your checkout form to collect and validate payment information from customers. They handle input fields like card number, expiration date, CVC, and ZIP, providing real-time formatting and validation so users enter correct data. By capturing data through these components and tokenizing it into a PaymentMethod, your server never handles raw card details, which helps reduce your PCI scope. You can customize their appearance to match your site and connect them to Stripe’s payment flows (such as Payment Intents).

This description fits best because it focuses on a set of ready-made UI elements for collecting and validating user information. It’s not describing a back-end refunds API, a logging tool, or a mobile app for onboarding.